Real Sociedad 1 – 2 Real Madrid (Oyarzabal; Mbappe, Güler) Xabi Alonso opted to rest Fede Valverde and Franco Mastantuono, who had just returned from international duty in South America. Dani Ceballos and Brahim Díaz started in their places. This was a very eventful match. Real Madrid came out flying. Early on, Dani Carvajal found Kylian Mbappe in the box, …
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Manchester United are reported to have made a late but unsuccessful approach for VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller the day before the summer transfer window closed. United spent heavily on new attacking recruits to help address last season’s low Premier League output, as well as securing the services of emerging Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Midfield was also an area to …
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Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world. Zidane led France to a 1998 World Cup title on home soil. / Mateusz Slodkowski/Getty Images Manchester United have given serious thought over Ruben Amorim’s sacking after a dire start to the season. Failure to beat Burnley this weekend could spell his demise. Real Madrid icon Zinedine Zidane …
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The Champions League league phase draw is set, and some massive encounters are just around the corner. All 36 teams found out their eight-game schedules that will carry into the new year as they all pursue European supremacy. Signature fixtures include Real Madrid going to Liverpool, Barcelona hosting reigning champions PSG, Manchester City welcoming Kevin de Bruyne’s Napoli, Bayern Munich …
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Real Madrid secured a comfortable 3-0 win away to Real Oviedo, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Vinícius Júnior adding the third late on. Aurélien Tchouaméni put in a dominant display in midfield, while Arda Güler orchestrated the attack. Thibaut Courtois: 7. Little to do. Had to make three saves and made them. Also came out of his goal within …
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Xabi Alonso made a surprising decision in tonight’s starting XI: Vinícius Júnior was left on the bench, and — perhaps even more shockingly — it was the out-of-favour Rodrygo who got the nod on the left wing. On the opposite flank, 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono earned his first Real Madrid start, replacing Brahim Díaz, who featured on the right last week. …
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Xabi Alonso began life in La Liga as Real Madrid manager with a 1-0 win over Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday night. They may have secured victory, but did they impress? Xabi Alonso may have played 74 league games at the Santiago Bernabéu, but he experienced his first from the dugout on Tuesday night, along with all the …
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Real Madrid left the Bernabéu with all three points after a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Osasuna. Kylian Mbappé once again proved decisive, winning and converting the penalty that separated the two sides. Beyond the Frenchman’s brilliance, standout performances came from Dean Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras, both of whom were instrumental in keeping Madrid compact and composed. Player Ratings: Real Madrid …
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Real Madrid 1-0 Osasuna (Mbappé). Three points in the first game… This is the first immediate reaction of the season. Tune in for: Player ratings, interview quotes and a ManagingMadrid podcast. All eyes were on the line-up this evening as Real Madrid kicked their La Liga campaign off at home to Osasuna. Xabi Alonso went with four at the back, …
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Xabi Alonso began his era as coach of Real Madrid with his first La Liga game in charge at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu as his team ran out 1-0 winners in an unflattering victory over Osasuna. The only goal came courtesy of a penalty from Kylian Mbappé in the second half, after the Frenchman was hauled down in the box …
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